| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $5.39 | 9.232% | $5.8876 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.37 | 7.772% | $16.5646 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.70 | 4.685% | $228.9461 | $228.95 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.59 | 3.540% | $182.8413 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.89 | 11.430% | $56.7067 | $56.71 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.69 | 3.817% | $161.6327 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.38 | 7.467% | $84.2326 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.01 | $736.8116 | $736.81 | $736.85 | $736.70 | |